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November 4, 2014
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November 4, 2014
The Benefits of Perpetual Federal Debt

Very long term federal debt that has no date for redemption like UK First World War bonds and U.S. Revolutionary War debt depend on good public credit.

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October 30, 2014
Everyday Economics: Changes in supply and demand for many reasons increased the price of chocolate.
October 30, 2014
Is Ebola Threatening the Price of Chocolate?

While Ebola fear caused raw cocoa futures prices to rise in September, its long term rise has been because of more demand from developing nations.

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October 29, 2014
Everyday Economics: Displaying a regression to the world mean, China's real economic growth rate might be less than most people expect.
October 29, 2014
How Chinese Economic Growth Relates to Restaurants and Pilots

China might not fuel world economic growth if instead of a 7 percent real GDP growth rate forecast, we use a regression to the mean of 3.9 percent.

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October 27, 2014
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October 27, 2014
The Reason Norway Said No to the Olympics

Because host countries for the Olympics and World Cup spend too much on new stadiums, their subsequent return on investment (ROI) is usually inadequate.

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October 26, 2014
Everyday economics: A misery index number conveys the potential distress created by unemployment and inflation.
October 26, 2014
An Economist’s Definition of Misery

While a misery index shows a nation's inflation and unemployment rates, the eurozone's high unemployment might create disproportionate unhappiness.

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October 21, 2014
Because of new attitudes and economics, there is less supply of "marriageable" men and more valuable women in marriage markets.
October 21, 2014
Why There is Less Marriage

New attitudes that value marriage less and new economics through which women have more pay and education and men work less have changed marriage markets.

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October 16, 2014
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October 16, 2014
The Best Places For Growing Old

With populations growing older in the developed world, their wellbeing might affect the GDP growth rate because of the expense of their care.

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October 15, 2014
Everyday economics for government pension plan
October 15, 2014
All You Need To Know About the World’s Social Security Systems

Showing adequacy, sustainability and integrity for pension systems, a Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index infographic ranks retirees' entitlements.

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October 14, 2014
Everyday economics of LED bulbs
October 14, 2014
The Unexpected Consequences of More Efficient Lighting

Like 19th century English coal, more efficient and cheap LED lights can mean people and businesses use it more because of the lower opportunity cost.

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October 12, 2014
Everyday economics and human capital formation
October 12, 2014
When Does Practice Really Matter?

Since education creates positive externalities that fuel economic growth, understanding how to develop expertise through human capital formation is crucial.

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October 2, 2014
The banks and insurance companies are financial intermediaries that avoid legal marijuana business.
October 2, 2014
Marijuana Money Problems

Colorado's marijuana growers and dealers are wasting resources because banks and insurance companies will not act as their financial intermediaries.

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September 30, 2014
Everyday economics and Increased demand, less physician supply and a price ceiling for Medicaid explain why we have network inadequacy.
September 30, 2014
A Solution for Too Few Doctors: More Patience

Decreases in supply, increases in demand and legislative price ceilings are resulting in "network adequacy" problems for U.S. healthcare systems.

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